US Bridges

NE 251 over W Fk Tebo CR

Good

Henry County, Missouri · S 5 T 42 N R 25 W · Structure no. 34382

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 251 over W Fk Tebo CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 251 over W Fk Tebo CR in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE 251
CrossesW Fk Tebo CR
LocationS 5 T 42 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 189
Coordinates38.456, -93.69781
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 251 over W Fk Tebo CR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 251 over W Fk Tebo CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does NE 251 over W Fk Tebo CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE 251 over W Fk Tebo CR?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns NE 251 over W Fk Tebo CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.